BJP drops Varun Gandhi, VK Singh; Maneka, Jitin Prasada get ticket
Lucknow, Mar 25 (PTI) The BJP on Sunday declared 13 candidates from Uttar Pradesh for the Lok Sabha polls including actor Arun Govil, who played Lord Ram in popular TV serial “Ramayan”, from Meerut, while replacing sitting MP Varun Gandhi from Pilibhit with state minister Jitin Prasada. With this list, the party has now announced […]
MeT says ‘no significant’ weather activity expected till Mar 27 in JK
Srinagar, Mar 25: While weatherman ruled out any significant weather activity till March 27 evening, night temperature recorded an increase with mercury settling above sub-zero level in Jammu and Kashmir including Gulmarg and Pahalgam on Sunday. A meteorological department official here said that Srinagar recorded a minimum of 10.2°C against 6.5°C on the previous night […]
Lt Governor Greets the People on Holi
JAMMU, MAR 24: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has extended his heartiest greetings to the people on the eve of Holi. In a message, the Lieutenant Governor said: “On the joyous occasion of Holi, the festival of colours, I extend my hearty greetings and good wishes to all. Holi is a harbinger of hope, joy and […]
‘A terrorist is a terrorist’ in any language and one should not allow terrorism to be excused or defended: Jaishankar
Singapore, Mar 24 (PTI) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Sunday that “a terrorist is a terrorist” in any language and one should not allow terrorism to be excused or defended because of a different explanation of it. Jaishankar’s remarks came during his interaction with the Indian community members in Singapore. Responding to a […]
Pakistan to ‘seriously’ consider restoring trade ties with India: Foreign Minister Dar
Islamabad, Mar 24 (PTI) Pakistan will “seriously” consider restoring trade ties with India that remained suspended since August 2019, Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar has said, indicating a potential shift in diplomatic stance towards the neighbouring nation. Dar made these remarks during a press conference in London following his participation in the Nuclear Energy Summit […]
Man stabbed in Srinagar’s Safa Kadal area, police initiates probe
Srinagar, Mar 24: A tragic incident unfolded in Safa Kadal, Haft Yarbal area of central Kashmir’s Srinagar district on Sunday morning, as a man was brutally attacked with a blunt object, resulting in critical injuries and ultimately claiming his life. The victim, identified as Fayaz Ahmad Ganie (37), son of Wali Mohammadd Ganie, hailed from […]
Health Secretary orders suspension of officer for ‘negligence’ at SKIMS Soura
Srinagar, Mar 24: Secretary, Health and Medical Education, Dr. Abid Rasheed, undertook a visit to SKIMS Soura, where he suspended a senior officer for dereliction of duties. The visit, conducted on Saturday evening, aimed to assess the quality of patient care and facilities at the renowned medical institute. According to sources, Dr. Abid Rasheed, who […]
Jaish-e-Mohammad module busted in Srinagar, four held
Srinagar, Mar 24 (PTI) Security forces busted a Jaish-e-Mohammad module by arresting four terror associates in Srinagar, police said. Police along with security forces in Srinagar busted a major terror module linked with proscribed terror outfit JeM by arresting four terrorist associates, a police spokesperson said. Acting on specific information, a joint Mobile Vehicle Check […]
Putin says gunmen who raided Moscow concert hall tried to escape to Ukraine. Kyiv denies involvement
Moscow, Mar 24 (AP) Russian authorities arrested the four people suspected of taking part in the attack on a suburban Moscow concert hall that killed at least 150 people and believe they were headed to Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin said Saturday during an address to the nation. Kyiv, meanwhile, strongly denied any involvement in Friday’s […]
Congress fields Lal Singh from Udhampur, Bhalla from Jammu Lok Sabha seats
Jammu, Mar 24 (PTI) Days after rejoining the Congress, former MP Choudhary Lal Singh was given the party’s mandate to take on Union minister Jitendra Singh from the Udhampur constituency of Jammu and Kashmir in the upcoming parliamentary polls. The Congress has also fielded the working president of its Jammu and Kashmir unit and former […]
